2015 Arbor Day at the Capitol

By Roxanne Smith | April 24, 2015

First Lady Susanne Shore was at the Nebraska State Capitol Arbor Day April 24, 2015 to help plant a Red Oak tree on the south lawn. The Red Oak planted … Continued

Seeking Hall of Fame Nominations

By Roxanne Smith | March 20, 2015

The Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission is seeking nominations for the 26th member of Nebraska’s Hall of Fame and will accept nominations through December 31, 2016.  Located in the Capitol, … Continued

Youth Art on Display

By Roxanne Smith | March 6, 2015

The Nebraska Art Teachers Association will have a display in the first floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol from March 8 – 21, 2015. The artwork displayed will come … Continued

Capitol Rotunda Concerts March 2 – 6

By Roxanne Smith | February 26, 2015

The Nebraska Music Education Association will celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with a series of concerts in the second floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. March 2 – … Continued

Capitol Administrator Receives AIA Honor

By Roxanne Smith | February 9, 2015

Capitol Administrator Robert C. Ripley has been named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects for his significant contribution to architecture and society. The Fellowship program honors AIA members … Continued

Things are Still Speaking at Sheldon—Go Now

By Roxanne Smith | January 27, 2015

The beautiful and interesting things the Office of the Capitol Commission provided for the “Things Speak: Storied Objects from Lincoln Collections” exhibit at Sheldon Museum of Art located at 12th … Continued

Public Hearings Begin

By Roxanne Smith | January 20, 2015

The senators in the 104th Legislature First Session are concluding the introduction of bills and public hearings have begun. Each bill introduced will have a public hearing according to the … Continued

Legislature Convenes January 7

By Roxanne Smith | December 29, 2014

The 104th Nebraska Unicameral Legislature will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday January 7, 2015. New senators will be sworn in and speaker and committee chair elections held. On Thursday … Continued

Holiday Cheer at the Capitol

By Roxanne Smith | December 8, 2014

The Official State Holiday Tree is lit and filling the Capitol Rotunda with the sights of the season.  The 25 foot tall tree spruce tree is decorated with ornaments representing … Continued

Holiday Tree Arrives

By Roxanne Smith | December 1, 2014

Office of the Capitol Commission, State Building Division and Department of Roads staff worked to bring a 25 foot tall Colorado Blue Spruce tree into the Nebraska State Capitol. This … Continued